Friedel–Crafts-type benzylation of various aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds with benzylic acetates, alcohols, and carbonates was promoted under mild reaction conditions by a series of Rh, Ir, Pd, and Pt catalysts (see scheme; R1=H, Me; R2=H, Cl, MeO; R3=H, Ac, CO2Me). The desired products were obtained in high yields and with high selectivities.
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